Why would anyone want to be Ceann Comhairle?

Apart from the perks of the job!

The position of Ceann Comhairle, the chairperson of Dáil Éireann, the so-called lower house of the Oireachtas, is one steeped in tradition, playing a crucial role in trying to maintain order and decorum during often fractious parliamentary debates. The Ceann Comhairle is elected by members of the Dáil and remains independent from political affiliations …